Eight years after she skipped town on the eve of her engagement, Kari Asbury briefly revisited sleepy Possum Landing, certain she'd encounter the handsome, upstanding lawman whose love once thrilled–and intimidated–her teenage heart.Still, she never expected to stumble into a bank robbery and meet Sheriff Gage Reynolds at gunpoint! Gage's forceful gaze captivated Kari. His gallant rescue riveted her. His earthy, upright appeal enthralled her.All male, Gage was everything a woman–no longer a girl–could want. But with years of heartbreak…and untold secrets…between them, could Kari find the courage to stand by the man she'd always loved?
Ten days together is going to be sensual torture. Kathleen Valentine and Dan McAlister have been thrown together as a publicity stunt to promote their books written from very different viewpoints.Sparks definitely fly when the sensualist takes on the moderate. But that chemistry has its roots in their shared past–their very hot, sexy shared past. And if anyone ever found out about that long-ago steamy affair, Kathleen and Dan would be completely discredited.Too bad the time spent together is rekindling old desires. Soon they have their hands all over each other–in private–and are going to extreme measures to get back into each other's bed. Now they have yet another secret to keep….
An enticing deception…Dex Giordanni has one way to settle a family score – and she’s standing right in front of him! Innocent and pure, Beth Lawrence is not Giordanni’s usual type, but she’s the perfect pawn for his scheme! Marriage to her will give him revenge by day and endless pleasure by night.But when Beth discovers his plan he runs the risk of losing everything. Her sweetness has touched a part of him he thought long gone, and now he wants it back. If a diamond ring can’t seduce her to the altar, then he will!
A MOTHER AT HEART…Stranded with a handsome stranger and his infant daughter as a tornado roared above them, Jessie Claybrook didn' t know why God had brought her here. Until a mighty gust landed the infant in her arms…and suddenly she knew that God had heard her prayers.Jessie thought caring for David Akers' s baby while he recovered would satisfy her longings for a family. Instead, spending time with the caring father and his adorable daughter only intensified her heartache. For Jessie knew her secret would end this domestic fantasy. Unless God could give her the most precious gift of all: David' s love!
An innocent seduction? Gibson Walker was appalled when Chloe Madsen came to work for him. He'd only agreed to employ her as a favor – he had no time to baby-sit an innocent small-town girl. So why was he finding himself tormented by Chloe's shy beauty – and infuriated that she didn't even notice him? Chloe didn't dare notice Gib. She was already engaged, and only in New York for the summer.Besides, Gibson Walker was exactly the sort of man mothers warn their daughters about: sinfully gorgeous and determinedly single! Seduce her? Gib was tempted. Resist him? Chloe had to! But when fate threw them together it soon became a question of who was seducing whom… .
Who’s been sleeping in my bed? Smouldering, rich, and lethally attractive, Gianni Fitzgerald is the master of any situation. But a seven-hour journey with his small son is evidence that even he has his limitations! Exhausted, he falls into bed… When Miranda wakes to find a strange – utterly gorgeous – man in her bed she thinks she must be dreaming!But Gianni’s the real, red-hot Italian deal – and one look at Miranda sets his pulse racing! The rewards of letting her close are huge – but so are the risks… Can Gianni conquer his pride and admit that he might have met his match?
A year ago, Tracker McBride saved Sophie Wainwright's life, and the sexy loner has been starring in her nightly fantasies ever since.But now Sophie's tired of dreaming. She needs to have Tracker in her life, in her bed. So when she learns she's in danger – and that, once again, Tracker is watching her every move – she decides to take what she wants. And poor Tracker doesn't stand a chance…. Tracker isn't thrilled with his latest assignment.For a year he hasn't been able to get Sophie out of his head. But the spoiled princess is way out of his league. Still, guarding Sophie's delectable body has its perks, especially since she's quite willing to share it. So he's going to Plan B. He'll seduce her right out of his system. Only, the more games they play, the more he's hoping they'll end up tied….
GUARDIAN ANGELSTough boss, tender loverGabriel McGuire knew that Chloe Cavanaugh had never taken to him as her boss. Maybe he was ruthless and uncompromising, but she was certainly no angel! The way Chloe taunted him at work could be amusing, but her reckless actions could also be downright exasperating!If he was sometimes abrasive with her, couldn't Chloe see that it was for her own good? One of these days, she'd take one risk too many. She'd probably worn out a whole host of guardian angels, but some small voice kept telling Gabriel that someone had to protect her and he was the man for the job…Falling in love sometimes needs a little help from above!
They'd been close for years, but suddenly Madeline hungered for John in a new way. When they finally touched, passion set their souls on fire…but their friendship turned to ashes. Now Madeline feared she was no more than a mistress to him. And John was tormented by desire for–and doubts about–Madeline's love. Yes, Madeline loved John. But would love sustain her as they made the sensual journey from friends to lovers?
HEALING HORSES—AND HEARTS After seeing Tessa Grant calm his storm-spooked horse, Ethan McClure is impressed. But does the new vet have what it takes to prove her mettle with Ethan’s local horse rescue group? Ethan can’t deny her healing touch with animals…or her powerful effect on this rancher.But Tessa is busy trying to get her footing after leaving Kentucky to start over in this mountain town. When she learns a family secret that turns her world upside down, Tessa’s ready to push everyone away. Unless Ethan can help her embrace forgiveness—and forge a path to her heart along the way.